Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Polman Stadion where Heracles Almelo play host to Ajax Amsterdam. A crowd of 17,569 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and Ajax Amsterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Iwan Galàsek.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Heracles Almelo and Ajax Amsterdam are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Iwan Galàsek.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ajax Amsterdam get the match underway!
6.33
0-0Simon Hamann advances with the ball. Simon Hamann tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.25
0-0Rodrigo Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Harrison. Ben Harrison makes a simple pass to Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Eilts.
12.48
0-1Bas Maas flicks a high ball forward to Ben Harrison who gracefully takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Ben Harrison stretches the opposition's defence. Ben Harrison lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
15.41
0-1Bas Maas barges into Mitchel van Vliet. The referee calls over Bas Maas and shows him a yellow card! Mitchel van Vliet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.04
0-1Christian Keller threads a neat ball through to Wouter Bouma. Wouter Bouma shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Dennis Vickers smothers it!
20.23
Paul Eilts flicks a high pass forward. Mustapha Engelaar collects the pass. Mustapha Engelaar flicks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Bierhoff. Philipp Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.01
Simon Hamann flicks a high pass forward to Philipp Bierhoff who brings the ball under control. Philipp Bierhoff shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.03
Rodrigo Fernandes flicks a high pass forward to Jaouad Le Frapper who brings the ball under control. Jaouad Le Frapper flicks the ball to his team mate, Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée advances inside the box! Johnny Wimbée cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.17
Bas Maas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaouad Le Frapper. Jaouad Le Frapper flicks a high pass forward. Johnny Wimbée easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Johnny Wimbée sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Marc Neeskens. Excellent save.
30.20
Kemal Westwood passes the ball forward to Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Marc Neeskens.
38.54
Simon Hamann kicks a strong pass forward to Wouter Bouma. Wouter Bouma shoots from distance. Dennis Vickers gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
39.06
Rodrigo Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Harald Van De Hor controls it well on his chest. Harald Van De Hor brings the ball forward. Harald Van De Hor whips in a cross ball towards Corentin Irles. Corentin Irles makes a convincing header but is denied by Marc Neeskens. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heracles Almelo appear unchanged since the first half. Ajax Amsterdam also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Heracles Almelo kicking off!
47.33
Jaouad Le Frapper flicks a high pass forward. Johnny Wimbée holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Johnny Wimbée shoots from outside the area but somehow Marc Neeskens manages to keep it out.
48.44
John Roberts knocks the ball to his team mate, Harald Van De Hor. Harald Van De Hor sees Corentin Irles in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Corentin Irles knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
49.49
Simon Hamann threads the ball through to Mitchel van Vliet. Mitchel van Vliet edges inside the box! Mitchel van Vliet shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.34
1-2Corentin Irles catches Paul Eilts on the ankles. Corentin Irles is given a warning by the referee! Paul Eilts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.28
Jan Gelb catches Ben Harrison on the ankles. Jan Gelb is shown the yellow card! Ben Harrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.34
1-2Heracles Almelo have made a substitution with James Stuart replacing Mitchel van Vliet .
61.44
Aron Van Wonderen hits a low pass to Philipp Bierhoff. Philipp Bierhoff shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.51
Rodrigo Fernandes takes the throw-in. John Roberts plays the ball forward to Jaouad Le Frapper. Jaouad Le Frapper knocks the ball to his team mate, Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Marc Neeskens is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.11
1-3Ben Harrison passes the ball forward to Johnny Wimbée. Johnny Wimbée makes a probing pass between the defence to Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Jan Gelb happens to be in the right place to block it.
73.56
Kemal Westwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Corentin Irles. Corentin Irles shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.33
1-3Hannes Nordwald hacks Corentin Irles from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Corentin Irles gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.56
Ben Harrison threads the ball through to Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.08
Aron Van Wonderen makes a beautiful solo run. Aron Van Wonderen advances inside the box! Aron Van Wonderen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
83.27
Bas Maas sees Harald Van De Hor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harald Van De Hor flicks a high pass forward to Johnny Wimbée who brings the ball under control. Johnny Wimbée lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Unsworth. Alexander Unsworth makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Alexander Unsworth hacks Jan Gelb from behind! The referee warns Alexander Unsworth to calm down! Jan Gelb runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Johnny Wimbée of Ajax Amsterdam |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marc Neeskens (GK)
7
2. Jan Gelb (DEF)
5
3. Hannes Nordwald (DEF)
5
4. Paul Eilts (DEF)
6
5. Simon Hamann (MID)
7
6. Aron Van Wonderen (MID)
8
7. Christian Keller (MID)
6
8. Mustapha Engelaar (MID)
6
9. Wouter Bouma (ATT)
6
10. Philipp Bierhoff (ATT)
6
11. Mitchel van Vliet (ATT)
7
12. Jaap Korsten (GK)
0
13. Aaron Wilcox (MID)
0
14. James Stuart (DEF)
6
1. Dennis Vickers (GK)
6
2. Rodrigo Fernandes (DEF)
6
3. John Roberts (DEF)
6
4. Bas Maas (DEF)
6
5. Harald Van De Hor (MID)
7
6. Jaouad Le Frapper (MID)
7
7. Kemal Westwood (MID)
6
8. Ben Harrison (MID)
7
9. Alexander Unsworth (ATT)
9
10. Johnny Wimbée (ATT)
9
11. Corentin Irles (ATT)
6
12. Arno Bruins (GK)
0
13. Kai Jung (DEF)
0
14. Ruben Barbosa (ATT)
0